Culinary activities

In the gentle hills of the Mendrisiotto region and along the slopes of Monte San Giorgio and Monte Generoso stretch three circular walks, marked with information panels. Along them, visitors can explore the area and its more than 300 hectares of vineyards; learn about the local winegrowing and winemaking traditions and experience the local history and culture.

The Alto Malcantone is the realm of the chestnut. A 12 km trail offers the chance to learn all about chestnuts, following information panels along the way, using sight, sound and smell. There's also a pamphlet to accompany the trail, packed with information. Great fun!

Hike through the vineyards, from Bellinzona through Monte Carasso to Sementina-Gudo. On the way, visit the small wine cellar of Sette Maggio, and the former convent that has been converted into a study centre. From here, a cable car ascends to the medieval hamlet of Curzutt, and further up to Albagno. From Sementina, follow the path through vineyards to the restaurants and wine cellars of Gudo/Progero.

This gentle, pleasant path leads from Castagnola and Gandria along Lake Lugano, through an area of old olive groves which has been partly replanted with new young trees. A sequence of panels tells the story of olives and olive trees, their botany, cultivation, and products made from them.